Which to use
“las” is a pronoun and “lui” is a verb - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #852
- “las” frequency rank
- #34,790
- “lui” frequency rank
- 35642
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | las | lui |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | as, pronome demonstrativo | alugar (tomar de aluguel) |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set las and lui apart are highlighted. They share 1 letter in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
Our dataset has no pronunciation recorded for both members, so the reliable separator here is grammatical: las is apronoun and luiaverb. On the page they share most of their letters but differ in 2 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 35642, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
las is recorded at frequency rank #852, classified as apron. lui is at rank #34,790, tagged as averb, pronounced /ˈlu.i/..
Glosses for this pair are partially populated in our dataset, but the full side-by-side definitions above should still guide you to the right choice.
With a confusion score of 35642, this pair ranks #31,379 of 75,631 scored Portuguese confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of las vs lui
Shared letters: l. Private to "las": as. Private to "lui": iu.
"las" · 3 letters · shape CVC · "lui" · 3 letters · shape CVV
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "las" and "lui" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "las" or "lui"?
Remembering las vs lui
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a pronoun, it's “las”; for a verb, it's “lui”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “las” entry
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